Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada within the Capital Health region. The Glenrose is the largest freestanding comprehensive tertiary rehabilitation centre in North America and offers services to children and adults on an inpatient, outpatient and outreach basis. Opened in 1964, the 244 bed facility has developed an international reputation for excellence in key areas of complex rehabilitation and specialized geriatrics. The Glenrose offers highly specialized assessment, treatment, consultation and technology services, as well as education for patients and families through more than 120 clinics and services.

In addition to rehabilitation services for all age groups, areas of focus also include mental health and psychiatric services for children and seniors, as well as cardiac rehabilitation for adults. Specialized technology enhances patient care in programs such as the Syncrude Centre for Motion and Balance, I CAN Centre for Augmentative and Assistive Communication, Alberta Caregiver College, Cochlear Implant Service, Telehealth Seating Service, Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Scoliosis Clinic.

Research at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital:

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital's vision for research strategically merges the past, present and future. An explosion of technology fueled by fundamental research has led to changes in practices that empower people to take greater control over their lives. An important trend in health care is to move people seamlessly from acute care into rehabilitation and from rehabilitation into the community.

Glenrose rehabilitation research aims to improve the quality of life for people of all ages. Themes of research include:
*Assistive technology to assess and treat people with disabilities
*Helping children with developmental disorders through better understanding, assessment and care
*Improving function in persons with chronic conditions
*Anticipating the needs of an aging population

External links

* [http://www.capitalhealth.ca/glenrose Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital]
* [http://www.glenrosefoundation.com/ The Glenrose Foundation]